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“Kathy:I am so sorry for you and all of your family. I was out-of-town, so unable to offer my condolences in person. My prayers go out for all of you.
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1 of 23 | Posted by: Mary Fritz Flocco - Winnetka, IL

“Marilyn, Joe and familySo sorry to hear about Mike's passing. So many happy memories of spending time at each other's homes when we were growing up....Read More »
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4 of 23 | Posted by: Randy Boeding - INDIANAPOLIS, IN

“Dear Marilyn and family,We are so sorry for your loss. As Saint Michael's classmates, we mourn with you and send you our love and prayers. Mike was...Read More »
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5 of 23 | Posted by: Joe and Dianne Pfennig - IN

“Joe, Kathy, and FamilySo very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. My prayers are with you and your family on your loss.Tom Sharp
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6 of 23 | Posted by: A friend

7 of 23 | Posted by: Mitch Arnold

“Shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's passing. My condolences to the entire family.I met Mike in 1992, when we worked together in New Jersey. He...Read More »
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8 of 23 | Posted by: Rich "Too Tall" Walker - Sparta, NJ

“So sad to hear of Michael's passing. Brings back fond memories of many classes shared with him at Cathedral. He was always so nice and kind, a...Read More »
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9 of 23 | Posted by: Kathy Welsh - Wellesley, MA

“Trudy, Joe & Jimmy, Was so sorry to hear about Mike. He always had a quick great smile and will be missed by many.
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10 of 23 | Posted by: Mike Arnold - New Smyrna Beach, FL

“Kathy and siblings,We are so very sorry for your loss. We wish we were there to help and support you. Hugs and much love,Kristen, Claes and Sofie
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11 of 23 | Posted by: Kristen Long - Aabybro

“Dear Joe and Russell Family,My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I always enjoyed working with you guys.I will keep you in my thoughts...Read More »
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12 of 23 | Posted by: A friend

“So sorry to hear of Mikes passing, I met Mike in 1977 , our high school days , I attended Speedway HS and as a former athlete , always considered...Read More »
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13 of 23 | Posted by: Phil Hall - Avon, IN

“To Mike's family, especially his children, Marilyn and Joe, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all ~ Pat and Brenda ...Read More »
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14 of 23 | Posted by: A friend

“I told Michael he looked like he had just graduated from High School the last time I saw him, not so long ago. Please accept the condolences of the...Read More »
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15 of 23 | Posted by: A friend

“The news of Mike's passing was very sad. I have many fond memories. He has touched many. We pray for his family and friends at this difficult time.
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16 of 23 | Posted by: Doug Castek - Naples, FL

17 of 23 | Posted by: sarah newman - chicago, IL

“What a great guy! Very sad to hear of Mike's passing. We were blessed to have him for 56 wonderful years. Praying for him and your family. Brothers...Read More »
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18 of 23 | Posted by: Dan Dippel - Travelers Rest, SC

“Marilyn and Kathy:I was stunned to hear of Mike's passing. Always remember him as a really good athlete at St. Michael's. The last time I saw him was...Read More »
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19 of 23 | Posted by: Beatrice Drics-Bursten - IN

“Joe,I am so sorry for your loss. I just can't believe it. It is so sad, I remember how much fun it was working with the two of you. Mike was a great...Read More »
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20 of 23 | Posted by: Denien Rasmussen - Palatine, IL

“Joe, So sorry for the loss to you and your familyevery good wish to all of youJim
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21 of 23 | Posted by: jim Bare - IL

“Wow...what a shock. We just exchanged texts last week....so sad to hear of the passing of such a good friend of ours. He will be missed. Mike (Pooch...Read More »
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22 of 23 | Posted by: A friend

“Very sad to hear that my old Cathedral and Purdue friend and classmate has left us. Wishing peace to his children and family, and eternal rest to...Read More »
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23 of 23 | Posted by: Tom McNulty

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Memories & Candles

Kathy:I am so sorry for you and all of your family. I was out-of-town, so unable to offer my condolences in person. My prayers go out for all of you.

Posted by: Mary Fritz Flocco - Winnetka, IL Dec 07, 2016

Posted by: Randy Boeding Dec 02, 2016

So sorry for your loss, may your hearts heal. Your whole family are in my prayers. Maxine and Jeff Wantuch Saint Joseph, Michigan

Posted by: A friend Dec 01, 2016

Marilyn, Joe and familySo sorry to hear about Mike's passing. So many happy memories of spending time at each other's homes when we were growing up. May God give you comfort in your time of grief.

Posted by: Randy Boeding - INDIANAPOLIS, IN Dec 01, 2016

Dear Marilyn and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. As Saint Michael's classmates, we mourn with you and send you our love and prayers. Mike was our buddy and helped make us all better kids during those young years.May God surround you with his mercy and love.

Saint Michael's Family

Posted by: Joe and Dianne Pfennig - Indianapolis, IN Dec 01, 2016

Joe, Kathy, and Family

So very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. My prayers are with you and your family on your loss.

Tom Sharp

Posted by: A friend Nov 30, 2016

Posted by: Mitch Arnold Nov 30, 2016

Shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's passing. My condolences to the entire family.

I met Mike in 1992, when we worked together in New Jersey. He was a bright, sharp, well put together guy. Even though he was only a few years oder than I, I looked up to him. He could quote bond levels from any area - long-term, short-term, different regions, etc, which was not an easy thing to do. He really knew the business well, and was

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Shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's passing. My condolences to the entire family.

I met Mike in 1992, when we worked together in New Jersey. He was a bright, sharp, well put together guy. Even though he was only a few years oder than I, I looked up to him. He could quote bond levels from any area - long-term, short-term, different regions, etc, which was not an easy thing to do. He really knew the business well, and was happy to share his knowledge with me. We sat next to each other for a time, and I learned a lot just listening to him.

I always kept in contact with him - whether it was to remember the anniversary of a friend's death, or to recall a great day that we had playing 36 holes out on Long Island at Shinnecock and National Golf Links - one of the best golf days of my life.

A quick story - we went out to play in the Hampton's with two guys that were clients, but were more than just clients to me - they have become two of my better friends. Anyway, we played Shinnecock in the morning - on the 9th hole, where the approach is up a steep hill (but overlooks a downhill shot to the 18th green), Mike asked me for the yardage - he had 129 yards (or something close to it) up the hill. He kept hemming and hawing, which was not his style - he usually walked up to the ball and hit it. He asked me again, and then a third time. By this time, we were all standing there waiting for him, and you could see that he was uncomfortable.He finally stepped up to his ball and took a huge swing - only to find out that he was aiming at the 18th green, which was 200+ yards away, rather than up the hill to the 9th green. After a long laugh at his expense, he said, "I KNEW if wasn't 129!"

We had lunch at National Golf Links of America, which is one of the finest in the world - jacket required. It must have been in the high 90's that day, without the usual ocean breeze to keep us cool. When one of our buddies came up from the locker room wearing a green and black tweed jacket, the others couldn't stop laughing - it was as hot as possible, and here's a guy wearing a winter coat! Even the waiter looked at him funny. We laughed all through the next road about that jacket, with Mike hoping no one would remember that shot of his on 9 - but we never forgot, and I reminded him of it on a yearly basis! He always got a good laugh out of it, but laughed harder at the tweed jacket.

As we were on our way and were loading up the car at the house we had stayed in, we heard what sounded like thunder on the most glorious day, and then thunder again. As we drove home, we saw emergency vehicle after emergency vehicle driving towards where we had left. We were confused, but had to get back home. The next day we discovered that the thunder wasn't thunder at all, but TWA Flight 800.

The life lesson that we had been concerned the prior day with golf shots and jackets while 230 people were unaware of their imminent demise was not lost on us - we lived blessed lives.

I pray that the kids are well, and that your family is comforted in the knowledge that Mike is at rest. I'll miss our chats.

Posted by: Rich "Too Tall" Walker - Sparta, NJ Nov 30, 2016

So sad to hear of Michael's passing. Brings back fond memories of many classes shared with him at Cathedral. He was always so nice and kind, a real class act that brightened up every room, a real gentleman. My prayers are with his children and family.

Posted by: Kathy Welsh - Wellesley, MA Nov 30, 2016

Trudy, Joe & Jimmy,

Was so sorry to hear about Mike. He always had a quick great smile and will be missed by many.

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